Hairless Bat

Cheiromeles torquatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Molossidae

About

The hairless bat, also called the naked bulldog bat and greater naked bat, is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. The generic name Cheiromeles comes from the Greek word cheir and the species name is derived from the Latin torques.

Fun Fact

The dental formula is 1/1, 1/1, 1/2, 3/2 with small incisors and a diastema forms between upper and lower incisors.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits mainly lowlands, marshes, rocky surfaces with holes and crevices, dens, farms and trees.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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